Getting Started (5+ Years Old)

Interested in outdoor kart racing? OVRP is a great place to get on the fast track. We offer a variety of outdoor kart racing activities for a wide variety of ability levels & ages. From young beginners, to seasoned drivers–racers come from all over the northeast to experience the thrill of kart racing at OVRP.

OVRP is perfect for the recreational racer who is just looking to have fun, as well as for the serious racers who are looking to compete and drive full speed in a controlled and supervised environment. Racing legends, Paul Newman, Danica Patrick & Marco Andretti have all been regulars at OVRP.

OVRP KARTING LESSONS: Driving instruction is an additional cost to kart rentals.

 “INTRO TO KARTING” LESSONS & COACHING OPTIONS:

KID KART: “INTRO TO KARTING” Program: This program offers extensive off track training and preparation prior to getting on track.  Focus is on safely operating a kart, track rules & procedures. The “First Time Driver” program is required for all first time Kid Kart rentals. It is included in the “Intro to Karting” cost for all Kid Karts first time drivers.

MICRO/ MINI: INTRO TO KARTING” program is also highly recommended for Micro/ Mini Kart rentals to drivers with limited or no “on track” experience.

All Classes Include:
     – Safety Gear
     – Kart Orientation
     – Track Orientation
     – Lead/Follow  
     – Learning The Line
     – Throttle & Braking 

First Time Driver:
     – Off track training
     – 1-1 suggested.  

Intermediate/ Advanced:
     – Race Craft 
     – Racing Line
     – Starts & Braking
     – Passing Strategy

OVRP LESSONS & COACHING OPTIONS W/ A RENTAL OR YOUR KART:

Intro to Karting
Adult / Teen: 4 sessions (1 or 2 sessions in CRGs, 2 or 3 sessions in a Performance Kart). $200
Kid Karts and Micro/Mini: 4 sessions (in appropriate kart for the driver).  **Curriculum varies based on experience and age  $200          

          Focus is Track Awareness, Safety, and Basic Driving Techniques:

• • Basic Instruction on & off track
  • Safety Equipment and how to use it
  • Track Procedures, Polices & Best Practices

          Basic Driving Techniques:

• • Driving Line (lead follow), Steering, Braking, Accelerating          

Private Lessons – 4 Hour Lesson

Our Karts – Kid Kart to Cadet $300 / Juniors and Up $350

Your Kart – Kid Kart to Cadet $200 / Juniors and Up $250

Focus on Intermediate / Advanced Instruction & Driving Technique Tailored to Individual Driver 

          
Basic analysis:

• • Track walk/ride with instruction
  • Track side coaching & evaluation
  • Race oriented lead/follow and follow exercises
  • Classroom track, controls, and driving instruction

Race Driving:

• • Braking, accelerating, steering, body posture
  • Geometric line and line recovery
  • Threshold braking
  • Do’s and Don’ts of safe race driving

         Assessment and Advice:

• •  Additional drills and exercises to work on
  •  Advanced techniques and application advice
  •  Race day run-through 

** Curriculum varies based on experience and age